Interstate move · Connecticut → New Jersey

Movers from Connecticut to New Jersey

About 71 miles between Bridgeport and Newark. Two-bedroom estimate $1,530–$2,280, delivery in 1–2 days. Choose exact cities below.

71 miBridgeport → Newark
1 h 55 mindriving time
1–2 daysdelivery window
2,221 / 15,038carriers in each state

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Every combination of a Connecticut city and a New Jersey city has its own page with distance, cost and movers.

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Moving from Connecticut to New Jersey means crossing state lines, so any mover you hire must hold active interstate authority from the FMCSA. Between the largest cities of the two states—Bridgeport and Newark—the road distance is about 71 miles, which puts a typical move in the short-haul move bracket with a delivery window of 1 to 2 days.

Connecticut has about 3.6 million residents and New Jersey about 9.3 million. Cost levels in the two states are broadly similar.

We list 2,221 household-goods carriers across the Connecticut cities on this platform and 15,038 across New Jersey. Pick your exact origin and destination cities below to see a route-specific estimate, drive time and the movers closest to each address.

Cost of moving from Connecticut to New Jersey

Reference estimate for 71 miles (Bridgeport → Newark)
Home size	Est. weight	Low	Typical	High
Studio	2,000 lb	$860	$1,050	$1,280
1 Bedroom	3,000 lb	$980	$1,190	$1,460
2 Bedrooms	5,000 lb	$1,530	$1,870	$2,280
3 Bedrooms	8,000 lb	$2,310	$2,820	$3,440
4+ Bedrooms	11,000 lb	$3,390	$4,130	$5,040

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Frequently asked questions

How much does it cost to move from Connecticut to New Jersey?

Using the distance between the two largest cities as a reference, a one-bedroom move typically costs $980 to $1,460, a two-bedroom $1,530 to $2,280 and a three-bedroom $2,310 to $3,440. Choose a city pair below for an exact route.

How long does a move from Connecticut to New Jersey take?

Driving between the largest cities takes about 1 h 55 min; a moving company will normally quote a delivery window of 1 to 2 days.

What license does a mover need for a Connecticut to New Jersey move?

An interstate move requires a carrier with an active USDOT number and FMCSA operating authority (MC number). Brokers must hold broker authority and must tell you which carrier will actually haul your goods.

Which cities in New Jersey do people move to most?

The most searched destinations on this platform are Newark, Jersey City, Paterson, Lakewood, Elizabeth. Each has its own page with local movers and prices.